Overview:
The purpose of this online professional portfolio is to reflect on the Shanghai American School Standards and Benchmarks for classroom teachers. Over a three year period, evidence and reflection will be provided for the Standards and Benchmarks in all four Performance Areas.

About Steve Rohrbeck:
I have been teaching fourth grade at Shanghai American School for the past six years. I have also taught in Malaysia, Senegal, and the United States. If you have questions about this site, please feel free to email me at steve.rohrbeck@saschina.org


Key for Yearly Goals:
2010 - 2011 School Year
Standard A3 - Demonstrate effective planning and organization
Standard B3 - Uses appropriate assessment techniques to guide instruction
Standard B4 - Uses appropriate assessment techniques to measure and report student learning
Standard B5: Motivates and engages all students in meaningful learning and growth
Standard B7 - Integrates the use of technology in instruction and learning goals
Standard C2 - Fosters effective communication
Standard C5 - Commits to ongoing professional learning


Key for Yearly Goals:
2011 - 2012 School Year
Standard A2: SAS teachers will demonstrate knowledge of students
Standard B1: Communicates accurately and effectively with students
Standard B6: Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of their students
Standard C3: Fosters positive relationships within the learning community
Standard D3: Teacher demonstrates effective management
Standard D4: Teacher establishes an effective physical environment


Key for Yearly Goals:

2012 - 2013 School Year
Standard A1: SAS teachers will demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
Standard B2: Defines learning expectations and provides timely evaluative feedback on student performance
Standard C1: Adheres to professional ethical standards
Standard C4: Demonstrates service to the learning community
Standard D1: Mutual respect is evident through interactions between students and teacher
Standard D2: Teacher and students demonstrate a positive disposition toward learning